positional
adjective
po·si·tion·al
pə-ˈzi-sh(ə-)nəl 
1
: of, relating to, or fixed by position
positional astronomy
2
: involving little movement
positional warfare
3
: dependent on position or environment or context
the front-articulated \k\ in \kē\ key and the back-articulated \k\ in \kül\ cool are positional variants
positionally
adverb
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With positional size and some defensive versatility, the 32-year-old fits more than one category on this list.
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Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2025
The Italian’s positional switch has had a dramatic effect, with his ability to mop up danger ensuring Newcastle have been far more difficult to play through, depriving the opposition of shooting opportunities.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
He’s played 121 MLB games over two seasons and offers a bit of positional versatility as well, having played a bit in the outfield and at first base.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2025
His resume boasts positional versatility (both tackle positions and right guard), but his brute force power and heavy anchor projects best on the interior at the next level.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2025
The Italian’s positional switch has had a dramatic effect, with his ability to mop up danger ensuring Newcastle have been far more difficult to play through, depriving the opposition of shooting opportunities.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
He’s played 121 MLB games over two seasons and offers a bit of positional versatility as well, having played a bit in the outfield and at first base.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2025
His resume boasts positional versatility (both tackle positions and right guard), but his brute force power and heavy anchor projects best on the interior at the next level.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Positional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/positional. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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